Wixom, Michigan Development News

Wixom City Council Denies Data Center Moratorium Waiver, Continues Ordinance Development

The City Council discussed and ultimately voted to deny a waiver for a temporary moratorium on data centers to allow for further development and refinement of the city's data center ordinance. The applicant, Wixom Industrial One LLC, sought a waiver to proceed with site plan review for a proposed data center at 30625 South Wixom Road. Numerous residents expressed concerns about noise, water usage, environmental impact, property values, and the unknown long-term effects of data centers. The council also engaged in a lengthy discussion about proposed ordinance amendments, considering various restrictions and setbacks, and directed staff to incorporate further revisions before a future reading. The request for a waiver was ultimately denied based on potential impacts to the city's health, safety, and welfare.